A little thing like a government shutdown didn’t stop some people from placing their bets.
It appears that many New Jersey-area gamblers, forced to stay home because of a budget disagreement between Governor Jon Corzine and the ...READ»
Since it's election day, let's play an election-themed guessing game. Each of the following screen shots is from the Web site of a politician up for election today. Can you guess their party affiliations?
Bob McDonnell, running for ...READ»
What skills do business leaders most rely on when they make a switch to public service? And what have these five businesspeople turned politicians learned?READ»
Sometimes you find grace where you least expect it. Such was the case in the reaction of the Rutgers women’s basketball team. This was a team that came from nowhere to contend for the national championship. They ended up losing to ...READ»
Given that the Senate is expected to require much more time than the House to vote on a health care bill (see below), it is likely there is not enough legislative time left in 2009 to wrap up a bill for Christmas delivery to the White House.READ»
The Governor is also expected to sign a new funding mechanism that would institute a temporary 1 percent premium tax, higher hospital fees and assessments, new corporate tax rates to pay for the reform proposal and expand coverage for low-income families and children. READ»
Last week will go down as a truly significant week in health care reform. The House leadership unveiled its 1,000+ page bill and announced that the three committees of jurisdiction would immediately begin mark-up sessions designed to get a composite bill to the House floor by the end of July. Late last week the House Ways and Means Committee approved the House bill 23 to 18READ»
Eighty-hour weeks. Relentless travel. Unpredictable schedules. High risk, high stress. Your worst nightmare, maybe -- but a dream for a group of elite workers.READ»
